Portraits of Soldiers from the Saint-Gaudens Memorial

1973

Richard Benson

Associated Names
Richard Benson

Artist, American, 1943 - 2017

The sculpture depicts three figures in a row. They are situated in a horizontal alignment, facing to the right. The first figure is an older man with a full beard, followed by two younger men with clean-shaven faces. All three are wearing caps or headgear partially shielding their eyes. The figures are crafted in a detailed manner, showcasing individual facial features and textures. The sculpture appears to be made from a material resembling bronze or patinated metal, with a monochrome, earthy brown color. The texture suggests age and gravity, with visible ridges and grooves. The proportions of the figures suggest they are life-sized or larger.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Richard Benson, Newport, RI; NGA purchase (through Peter Fetterman Gallery, Santa Monica, CA), 2013.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by artist, lower right in graphite: RMAB; by unknown hand, lower left in graphite: 2/35; lower center: 14; on verso, by unknown hand, lower right in graphite: 7144 / PFC211

Wikidata ID

Q64158959

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